America is notorious for its less-than-generous approach to maternity leave. The U.S. is one of just two countries from a recent 185-country study where new mothers aren’t guaranteed paid leave (Papua New Guinea is the other holdout). Without a national maternity leave mandate, most American women get little in the way of paid time off after the birth of a
Read moreDo you have trouble putting your little one to sleep? Well a nighttime routine may help solve this issue! Johnsons bedtime lavender baby wash and the bedtime app (which is totally free!) Will help your night routine go smoother and knock your little one, and you perhaps, right out! Three simple steps for your nighttime routine from the bedtime app
Read moreMoms have busy lives, oftentimes caring for everyone else in the family with little concern for themselves. But moms get overwhelmed sometimes and need her family to be there to make things okay. You can help a mom who is in crisi in many different ways, and none of them require a lot of effort. How can you help a
Read morePlaydates provide children the time to interact together and have fun, but there are also many dangers lurking when it come to these playdates. You can easily avoid any confusion or mistakes during a playdate when guidelines are established ahead of time. You can simplify things greatly by asking just five simple questions. When you have the answers to these
Read moreVacations can be a great joy however packing can derail any possible joy. Some tips for making packing less tiresome include; renting baby gear at your destination(strollers and cribs), shipping larger or bulky items to your destination, using a backpack in lieu of a traditional diaper bag,don’t forget sunscreen, use whatever packing style works for you (i.e. rolling vs folding
Read moreThe problem with parenting classes, however, is that there are many, MANY parenting styles out there. Who decides which one is the *right* one that should be taught? If the people teaching the course don’t really know what they’re talking about (and who’s going to determine if they do) they could create worse parents. Also, parenting classes could take away
Read moreWhen summer strikes, everyone is happy and full of excitement. And then one day it happens- boredom sets in, and it seems that the smiles are turned upside down and everyone, especially the kids, are scrounging for great things to do. Rather than suffer from boredom, put these 25 easy and cool boredom-busting tricks to work and leave the sad
Read moreThere are many traditions you can start with your family that help you create special memories. One that the kids will love just as much as parents is a movie night. This is a common tradition families enjoy, and one you should consider as well. It takes just four simple steps to make this a tradition that is enjoyed by
Read moreKeep your sleeping child close by with the SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper. Designed to make the first exhausting weeks of early parenthood a little more easier, this sleeper features an adjustable incline to ensure you child sleeps soundly. Keep your little dreamer safe, sound, and not too far from your bed with the SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper. Removable
Read moreThere is a mom that often post on Instagram about how she ask permission to pick up her new born child. She feels that he should be able to decide if he is picked up or not. She wants him to know that his body is his and that he should have all choices over it. Some people agree with
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